Austin Police Seek Suspect in Voodoo Room Shooting on East 6th Street
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin police are asking for the public’s help finding a gunman who shot two people inside the Voodoo Room bar on East 6th Street early Sunday. Detectives have not identified a suspect or made an arrest.
Officers responded at 1:37 a.m. on November 1 to a report of a shooting inside the bar at 419 East 6th Street, according to the Austin Police Department. They found two victims with gunshot wounds.
Officers gave aid until Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services arrived. Medics took both victims to a local hospital. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening.
Description of the possible gunman
The Aggravated Assault Unit has interviewed multiple witnesses. They described a possible subject with a gun as a Black male with a short twist hairstyle who wore a white T-shirt.
Police have not released any other description of the person.
Detectives want photos and video
Detectives believe more people may have seen what happened. They are asking anyone with photos, videos or other potential evidence to send it to APD. The department posted an online submission link and a QR code with its original notice.
Anyone with information can call the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245.
Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can go through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
The case number is 26-3050265.
